AST 1025 - Steering and Suspension Systems

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: This course provides the basis for repairs and adjustments to the steering and suspension systems found on the modern automobile. Operating design theory, diagnosis, adjustment, and repair are included during group discussions and shop applications. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires completion of or to be concurrently enrolled in AST 1005, AST 1015 , AST 1035, and AST 1045.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950 and RDNG 0950 or above OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0051 and ESOL 0052 and ESOL 1033 OR completion of ESOL 0041 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0042 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0043 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Suspension
Frame and suspension designs
Suspension types
Springs
Shock absorbers
Stabilizer bar and links
Bushing service
Ball joints
Diagnosing suspension systems

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

identify safety procedures and precautions related to four wheel alignment.
describe steering and suspension system operation and theory.
identify steering and suspension system components and related parts.
rebuild suspension and steering systems to industry standards.
demonstrate the proper operation of specialty equipment and tools.
perform NATEF tasks related to steering and suspension systems.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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AST 1025 - Steering and Suspension Systems